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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 17/09/2026

Had 8 meetings yesterday 💀 oh, and I have 8 meetings today too. HOWWWW I’m so tired.

Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 15/09/2026

I just heard a stranger walking thru my backyard. Went to frantically ask my neighbor if she saw anything/anyone & she got mad at me for interrupting her call w/ her daughter even tho i said “excuse me, can i ask you a question?” first. Btw her daughter (on speaker phone) was more helpful than her 😒

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 09/09/2026

So are we ever going to get new iPhones minis…? I know the answer but a girl can dream 🙇🏻‍♀️

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 09/09/2026

OH someone shouting in their phone: “Why are you fckin with AI? It’s a plumbing problem!”

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 04/09/2026

Our Lyft driver yesterday admitted to applying for fraudulent PPP loans during covid 🙃 while driving us in a Maserati and applauding taking advantage of systems with loopholes. *sigh* she was so funny up til then too…

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 20/08/2026

Uh…just got an Amber Alert and it linked to a twitter post. wtf?

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 19/08/2026

So thankful I live in a time and place where migraine meds exist. That’s all 😮‍💨

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 06/08/2026

If you can’t figure out that aluminum soda cans can’t be composted, I don’t think you should be working at Apple. Just sayin 😒

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 03/08/2026

Help - our scheduled Lyft turned out to be a Cybertruck. Will we make it to the airport in one piece…? 🥲

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 31/07/2026

It’s 100° in LA right now 🫠 and it’s climbing

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 25/07/2026

Am I a cookie? Cause I sure as hell am baking like one in this LA heat wave 🥵

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 04/07/2026

Woke up with a migraine on July 4th. Sounds about right.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 03/07/2026

Heard about the @americanredcross.bsky.social x Hello Kitty and Friends collab!!! I’ve never signed up to donate blood so quick! Ha, they got me ☺️ can’t wait

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Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) @cncf.io · 10/06/2026

Joe Heck shares how he brought cloud native configuration patterns to Swift services on Kubernetes. www.cncf.io/blog/2026/06/01/dynamic… #Swift #Kubernetes #CloudNative

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 21/06/2026

Did I wake up early on a Saturday so that I could go buy 3 more air purifiers this morning? Yes. Bc yikes this fire in LA is BAD.

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K8sContributors @kubernetes.dev · 17/06/2026

Attention Kubernetes SIGs, WGs, and Committees! Planning your presence for KubeCon NA this year? SIG-ContribEx is managing Project Pavilion kiosks and onsite PR support. Application Deadline: July 19 📋 Secure your spot here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Kubernetes Project Pavilion Kiosk & PR Support Interest Form

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 (Salt Lake City, Utah) Join us in the Project Pavilion and promote your group at the upcoming KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 in Salt Lake…

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 15/06/2026

I’m. So. Tired. *sigh*

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 14/06/2026

Gosh I really miss living in NYC right now!

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 08/06/2026

sad i can't make the swift and container events this week in Cupertino for #WWDC; happy i have a very supportive team though – have fun with @parisinbmore.bsky.social & @heckj.bsky.social y'all 🤗

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 04/06/2026

First time visiting someone right after a major surgery…is it always this jarring? Someone tell me things will be ok.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 03/06/2026

Ughhhhh SF your politics are not progressive enough for me. I mean, I’m not surprised but watching these election results come in is killing me.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 01/06/2026

How old were you when you realized all those “owls” you thought you heard growing up are just mourning doves? ☹️ No? Just me? I’m just gonna keep pretending they’re owls bc that sounds more whimsical🦉

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 01/06/2026

Hey you in the Bay Area🌉 Come join us for a lunch time meet-up on Wed Jun 10 and learn about Apple's Containerization Framework and Tooling projects. Bring your laptops (let's get Container installed) and empty stomachs – RSVP here: luma.com/rh1k2tpy

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Container Install Meetup · Luma

The Containerization Framework and container tooling projects enable developers to create and run Linux container images directly on their Mac, with a strong…

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Josh Berkus @fuzzychef.org · 29/05/2026

Cloud Native Portland is looking for speakers! We need 1 more speaker for our July 15 meetup, and 2 speakers for September. If you have anything to share about cloud native technologies, please submit a proposal here: forms.gle/SmrKP6BNSLfT... #portland #kubernetes #cloudnative

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Cloud Native PDX Speaker Submission

We are looking for speakers for Cloud Native PDX! If you, or your employer, would be interested in speaking at, or sponsoring, or both, one of our upcoming meetups, we want to hear from you. Our a...

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Helm @helm.sh · 29/05/2026

Still have your configuration of your APT package manager referencing baltocdn.com? It it is no longer a Helm APT mirror and must not be used to manage Helm. 🚨 Please read our security notice – helm.sh/blog/securit...

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Security Notice: Former Helm APT Mirror Domain `baltocdn.com` Statement | Helm

The Helm Security Team has received third-party reports that the ownership on the former community-maintained Debian/Ubuntu APT mirror domain, baltocdn.com, has changed after baltocdn.com's original r...

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Swift Language @swift.org · 29/05/2026

Want to give back to the Swift community, or level up your open source skills? The 2026 Swift Mentorship Program is open! 🤝 Mentor others, or contribute to ANY Swift open source project as a mentee. Mentor surveys are due June 1! Learn more: www.swift.org/mentorship/

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Swift.org

Swift is a general-purpose programming language built using a modern approach to safety, performance, and software design patterns.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 28/05/2026

Wow someone signed up my work email for their open source AI mailing/event list without my consent. I met this guy once. At my old job. How is this even happening? Too bad there’s no way to report this spammy behavior 🙃

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 27/05/2026

The Swift Mentorship Program is starting! 🙌 Dates to know– 🌟 Jun 1: Mentor surveys closes– essentials.applesurveys.com/jfe/form/SV_... 🌟 June 8th: Mentee surveys open 🌟 June 29th: Mentorship pairings announced 🌟 July 6th: 10-week cohort begins Details on the program here: www.swift.org/mentorship/

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Swift.org

Swift is a general-purpose programming language built using a modern approach to safety, performance, and software design patterns.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 26/05/2026

📣 ATTN Bay Area — we’re bringing the Container Install Meetup to you! Bring your laptop for hands-on activities & learn about the latest updates. WHO: Apple Container maintainers + YOU 🫵 WHAT: meetup + lunch 🥙 WHEN: Wed Jun 10 @ 12-2 PM 🕛 WHERE: CommunityKit @ Cupertino 🍎 luma.com/rh1k2tpy

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Container Install Meetup · Luma

The Containerization Framework and container tooling projects enable developers to create and run Linux container images directly on their Mac, with a strong…

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Swift Language @swift.org · 13/05/2026

Swift 6.3.2 is available! 🛠️ This maintenance release includes updates to Swift Package Manager and Swift Build, making it easier to load package resources on background threads. More here: forums.swift.org/t/announcing...

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Announcing Swift 6.3.2

We are happy to announce the release of Swift 6.3.2. Install Swift Toolchain Install via Swiftly swiftly install 6.3.2 or swiftly install latest Download toolchain directly from Install Swift | Sw...

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 01/05/2026

omg earthquake in Taiwan 🥲

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 25/04/2026

Like of course my favorite fruit is strawberries 🍓 My mom’s hometown in the mountains of Taiwan is where most of the strawberries in the country are grown 🥹

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 24/04/2026

Guava in one hand and passion fruit in another — my Taiwan trip in a nutshell thus far 🇹🇼 hahahaha amazing

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 13/04/2026

This is Sadie. She was finally reunited with her human, astronaut Christina Koch, after her mom’s voyage around the moon took her the furthest any human has ever been from their dog. She can't wait to hear all about the universe. 14/10 (IG: astro_christina)

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 27/03/2026

LMAO the guy behind me refused to dim his window despite the fact I was getting direct sun and would get sunburnt. Told me he booked a window seat so he could have it open. He was the only person in our cabin to not dim the window most of the flight *sigh*

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paris. @parisinbmore.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Apple #Container Install is now at registered capacity but please come if you’re not registered as folks will be coming in and out all day! Lunch is being served as well. Hoxton Centraal AMS Come now thru 3pm! #kubecon

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 22/03/2026

Back in my favorite European city - Amsterdam!!! ♥️ might just cry a little

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 22/03/2026

Someone with the exact same backpack as me just sat down across from me face-to-face. I feel so challenged ahahahh wtf I need to leave now

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 21/03/2026

We still have some spots left! Come hang out with @parisinbmore.bsky.social & me on Monday of #KubeCon week 🙋🏻‍♀️

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 19/03/2026

Yeah it’s been a while since I’ve been in middle school but I’ve forgotten how unabashedly racist kids are. Just had one kid yelling into my ear and hitting me with his gestures as he talked shit to another kid standing on the other side of me. Yikes.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 19/03/2026

omg lol what’s wrong with my fingies?! I am somehow not typing in my laptop password correctly so I’ve managed to lock myself out of my work laptop all morning. Now I’m locked out for the next 3 hours 🙃 oops

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 15/03/2026

I’m trying to mail a package to a coworker in Spain for a conf & FedEx told me customs is holding the package until we submit a copy of his passport…? Is this legal? They want us to send it to an email address. What about GDPR? This seems SO sketchy.

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 11/03/2026

I get LESS work done at the office than at home because everyone takes their loud calls (I hear them through my earphones blasting music) at their desks 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ ughhhhhhhh

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 06/03/2026

Every time I go to SCALE, it’s such a throw back for me. Baby Karen used to hang out in this area ALL the time. I even graduated high school at the Pasadena Civic Center 🙃 so weird when my adult and childhood life merge

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George @hannahtempler.com · 06/03/2026

move slow and repair things

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

kind of crazy that if you have enough money and don't like what you see in the media, you can just buy up every film studio, news station, and social media app and change it

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Karen Chu @karenchu.online · 04/03/2026

We’re working on bringing free @swiftlangconf.bsky.social & #cloudnative workshops to AMS while we're there for #KubeCon 🌷 Join us on Mon 23 Mar– [10:30-12:00] Building Cloud Services w/ Swift: A Hands-On Intro: s.apple.com/dr2F8e2FI7 [13:30-15:00] Container Install Workshop: s.apple.com/dN4e7D6zV3

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Konrad ‘ktoso’ Malawski @kto.so · 03/03/2026

Adding to that, here's a small wrap-up post about the pre #fosdem Swift Community Event, including the long awaited group pic! :-) forums.swift.org/t/wrapping-u... Thank you everyone for joining us! #swiftlang

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